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(iERMANS CAPTURE NAMUR Expected to Have Been Able to Hold Out For Months THE WEATHER unsettled tonight, and Wednesday with prob ably local showers. VOLUME XIX, No. 238. Desperate Fight Germans, Allies 30,000 o! Kaiser’s Troops Attack Malines To day. Great Battle Raging in Hainaut on Bel gium Southern Frontier. Hurricane ot Bul lets at Charleroi. London, 4:45 a. m. —A dispatch to The Times from Ostend sent today says that 30,000 Germans are attacking Malines, a Belgian city 13 miles south east of Antwerp. Skirmishing is general in north east Flanders. AT BOTH ENDS. London, 11:55 a. m. —The Central News circu lates a dispatch from Paris saying an official commu nication there declares German cavalrymen belong ing to an independent division are operating in the extreme right and on the extreme left of the posi tion of the allies. North of Charleroi. London, 3:15 a. m,—A dispatch to the Expres from Ostend says: • *'A great battle has been in progress fn the province A>f Hainut on the southern frontier of Belgium since Friday evening. French and British troops have been engaged in des perate conflicts north of Charleroi and Fleurus with Germans who cross ed the Meuse at Huy. "Saturday French troops which spread from I.illie, met the German right in east Flanders.” "Desperate, fighting between out posts took place at Oudenarde and Stronghold of Belgians Falls Namur, Capital of Belgian Province Taken in Two Days Attack. Five of Forts Taken, Fall of Four Others Imminent. London —lt is announced that Namur, capital of the Province of Namur, 31 miles southeast of Brus sels and strongly fortified, has fallen before the Ger mans. OFFICIAL. / London, 3:52 p. m. — The official war informa tion bureau says: *• ‘“lt is announced that Namur has fallen.” The above dispatch as indicated was filed in London at 3:52 Monday afternoon and received in New York at 6:10 o’clock this (Tuesday) morning. Its transmission was probably delayed by the cen sor.. FIVE OF THE FORTS. Berlin (by wireless to The Associated Press by way of Nauen, Germany and Savville, L. 1., August 25) —An official announcement made public here says that the city of Namur and five of its forts have been captured by the Germans. The bombardment of the four other forts con tinues and their fall seems imminent. r _____ The fortifications of Namur and Liege formed the finest exam p:<« »f the work of the famous Belgian military engineer, Oen. Henri Alexis Brallmont, whole icputatlon was world-wide. The defensive works of Namur were not 10 strong as those of Liege hut the noaitlon of the city wua much better for military purposes. The forts are nine In number, the four most Important being St. Heri bert Audoye. Suarlee and Cognelee, while the connecting forts of lea* strength »re Dnve, Malzeret. Malnnr.e, Marchevolette and Emlnes All are protected by hardened steel domes, generally eight of thorn tn each fort and artillery, consisting of modern heavy disappearing guns, is very powerful. , . THE AUGUSTA HERALD Renaix. The losses were heavy on both sides Monday. Twenty-five thousand Germans have been sur rounded between Courtrai and Anse ghem, a town six miles west of Ou uenarde. Fighting was progressing Sunday at Peronnes, between Mons and Pinche and between Wateghem and Oudenarde. “The Handelsblaad says that since Monday no Germans have been in Brussels. Arrivals from Liege state that many houses there were burned last week. German soldier have in scribed on the walls of the city, "Wil liam 11, Emperor of Europe.” THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOME AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. TUESDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 25, 19H. Casualties Austrians Enormous London, 4:50 a. m.—The Nish correspond ent of ReuteT’s Telegram Company tele grapes as follows. “After the great victory the Servian forces are vigorously pursuing the. ene my along the whole of their front. The latter made no resistance but fled with the greatest haste. “The enemy’s casualties were enorm ous. According to the information ob tained up to the present the 21st, the 11th, the 102nd and the 28th regiments were completely wiped out. The com mander of the 21st division of infantry of the Landwehr was killed. The Aus trians destroyed our quay at Tkeia.” To Fortify Vienna. Paris, 5:05 a. m.—Fournier’s Agency despatch fVom Rome says an official message from Vienna reports that Em peror Francis Joseph has signed a de cree ordering the capital to be put in a state of defense. Trvaelers from Trieste say the Aus trians are concentrating for the defense of the Adriatic at Pola and Sevenico. The population of the latter have been sent inland. All the Austrian fleet has been assembled in the Faaana Canal at Pola. MILLION SUIT AGAINST LINER The Kronprinzessin Cecelie Failed to Deliver the Gold to London Bankers. Portland, Maine.—A federal court suit to recover damages of $1,0*0,*47 and in terest, was instituted here today by thu Guaranty Trust Company of N3w York against the North German Lloyd Steam ship Company and a deputy Utdted States marshal was sent to Bar Harbor to libel the company’s steamer Kran prinzessin Cecilie, at that port. Amount of Loss. New York.—The million dollars and more sued for by the Guaranty Truht Company represents the estimated amount of their loss and damages in curred by the failure of the North Ger man Lloyd to deliver approximately sa. ■ (100,000 of the gold aboard the Kr;,n prinzessln Cecilie to bankers In London, according to officials of the trust com pany. All the gold placed aboard ths vessel by the Trust Company was returned to the companyy after the vessel out Into Bar Harbor to avoid capture. HOTEL ARRIVALS Albion Hotel. R. E. Hogan, Atlanta; G. Reaste, Savannah; Max Weil, New York; R. J Sifford, Wilmington; E. 8. Cook, New York; T. N. Lide, Atlanta; W. J Jones, Jacksonville; D. A. Castle berry. Atlanta; W. D. Davis, Atlanta; P. A. Stegall, Atlanta; C. Rae, Jr„ Charleston; D. C. Barrough, Jr., Sav annah; J. L. Burr, Savannah; 8. L. Burts, Atlanta; C. V. Strickland, At lanta; F. C. Hall, Atlanta; E. W. Copeman, Greensboro, Ga.; A. Host, Thomson, Ga.; J. B. Strom, Covington, Ga.; T. K. Aiken, Covington, Oa.; T. C. Meadows, Covington, Ga. Hofbrau Hotel. G. A. Henry, Georgia; C. C. Spent and wife, Atlanta; J. H. Bate, South Carolina; A. H. Bate, New York; J. A. Prator and wife; R. Murin, Atlanta; W. G. Jetton, Atlanta; L. C. J'earl stlne, South Carolina, M. Kelley, In* dlanapolls; C. J. Synder; J. Barker, New York; Burgess; V. 8. Possln and wife, Dublin; A. Brouthers, Charles ton. Planters Hotel. R. E. Samples, Atlanta; L. Lords, Atlanta; H. Salley, Salley, S. C.; W. S. Geaton, Edgefield, 8. C.; J. L. Par rott, Edgefield, 8. C.; H. A Hand roole, Louisville, Oa.; Mr. and Mrs. 8. K. Berlin, Savannah. Qenesta Hotel. R. M. Clark, Atlanta; J. B. Orlcs, Atlanta; P. Kahrs, Wilmington, N. C.; A. Morgan, Vldalla; W. J. Prau, At lanta; .1. .lehrsmah, Atlanta; J. M. Andrews. Qalterboro, Ga.; W. K. Pay ton, North Carolina; J. R. Flagg, New York; T. H. Da vis, New Bern, S. C.; W. T. Hranon and wife; J. C. Bat arane, Atlanta; V. M. Pride, Atlanta; O. T. Backet. Atlanta; H. C. Fuller, St. Louis; W. C. Perrney, Atlanta; W. H. Brygen. Atlanta; W. W. Price, Savannah: E. 11. McElmurray, Way nesboro, Go. Jap Cruiser Ready to Attack German Naval Base .. , . THE KONGO. Photograph of the Japanese cruiser Kongo which is hulug held In Japanese waters in readiness to proceed to the German naval base In l 'll* . n -L a n P tlo "- A| f ||, Ajglj. Klmi-i Ijow Is one ot the strongest natal bases in the Orient the powerful guns of the new battleship Kongo, ami the r sc’ ! lW tW> * ltllaut difficulty. The Kongo, a cruiser .if the super-dreadnought type, was launcn ed in March, 11)14, and It one of the World’s most powerful naval fighting machines. England Mnch Affected Namur Fall-Bad News' Will Require a Great Deal of Explanation. Possession Was Vital to Germany. Hope That Allies Counter Offensive is Postponed, Not Abandoned. “Britain and Russia Must Stubbonly Resolve to Stick to France.” London, 6:15 a. m.—Commenting .on the fall of Namur before the Germans, the Times aa.vs It Is one of those Inexplicable events which makes war the gamble that It Is. That Namur should have fallen In two days will require a great deal of explanation, the Times adds. NOT FAVORABLE. The Times military expert says it is too early to say that the lino of the Meuse South of Mezlercs must be abandoned, but the outlook Is not favorable and developments of the next few days will he watched with anxiety. He continues: "There are reports that the townspeople and even the garrison of Namur were less well disposed than the men of l.lcge to offer a strenu ous resistance and so bring upon their town the punishment meted out by Germans to Liege INADEQUATE SUPPORT. There is undoubtedly some slight feeling among Belgians that they have not been adequately suported by the allies and that they have borne the whole brunt of the war In the north but we cannot believe that the Belgians did less than their duty and we expect to hear that they were attacked by overpowering numbers. "The possession of Namur was vital for Germany and It was a fine stroke, for the Germans to have rushed the place under the eyes of the allied armies. We stilt hope and believe that our counter offensive In the north is only postponed and not abandoned." DECIDEDLY BAD. London, 3:40 a. m.—Commenting on the loss of the Belgian strong hold the Chronicle says: "The news today Is decidedly bad, adding that if the allies’ losses have been heavy ‘we may yet see before long the Germans march in earn est upon Paris.’ Namur is a fortress of greut strength, which its de fenders could possibly hold several months. We do not Imagine that It was taken by a rush. More probably a breach made elsewhere In the line of the allies Imposed on them the alternative of leaving a large force to be Invested in Namur or withdrawing from It altogether BLUNT FACT. "The blunt fact remains that In a really first class hatlle the French troops occupying a secluded position of singular strength were driven out by the Germans after not more than two days' fighting This speaks volumes for the power of the German attack. "England and Russia must stubbornly resolve that come what may to France they will never surrender to Germany, but will stick to her is they stuck to Napoleon until they pull her down. As long as we hold the sea we cannot ourselves be vitally struck.” THE CONCLAVE DE CARDINALS Vatican Making Preparations For Sessions to Choose Sue cessor to Pope Pius. Rome.—ln preparation for the con clave lo elect a successor to Pope Pius, the Vatican is getting out maps for the cardinals, showing each where his apartments are to be located. Owing to feebleness several cardi nals will occupy rooms In the rear of the Blstlne Chapel, where they must go twice dally to cast their ballots. Other cardinals have been notified they may. celebrate masr, tn their own rooms, avoiding the fatigue of going to ttie Pauline Chapel Cardinal Farley of New York has reached Milan and is expected at Rome tomorrow. The hope Is entertained that Car dlnnl Gibbons of Baltimore arid O'Connell of Boston also will reach Rome In time for the conclave. It Is felt that as they are outside the In fluences of the European war they will bring nn Impartial view to the election of the new pope. BANKRUPTCY” PETITION AGAINST POOL ROOM Mr. Hovkln WrlKht, Jr., ye*terd*y aft enmort filed with Iteputy IT. A Clerk J. Hklnner, Jr., In the Federal building, An Involuntary petition In bankrupt' y iitfnlnnt the Monumental Pool and Hil liard Parlor*, 726 Broad etreet, whtnso door* have been r lotted for eeveral weeks. The petitioner* »ire the Augusts-Aiken Railway and Kleetrp’ Corporation, Y. Is Hoyt* and the Citizen* & d#uth*ro Trust Co, $6.00 PER YEAR—FIVE CENTS PER COPY. PROMPTLY CARING FOR THE STEADY STREAM DESTITUTE AMERICANS Rapidity With Which it is Being Done Seems to Make Un necessary the Sending of U. S. Army Transport. Many Special Trains to Ports. Washington, D. C.—Cash for Americins in London, even though they arc unpro vided with credit papers lias been ai ranged, Ambassador Page reported today. The arnhasHador said the steady str.-jin Of almost destitute Americans pouring In from the continent Is promptly cored fir. He Is urging all Americans to leave for home. More than 1,700 alieody are I mind for America from the continent on clia.l cred ships. Rapidity with which Americans ain taking passage for home made II seem Improbable In the opinion of officials lure that It would be necessary to send iirmy transports, being fitted out at New port News. Doing Its Utmost. Official dispatches to Hecrelary Oartl son say the German government Is ar ranging for special trains to take Am ericans to Holland ports, whence they ■an <Yo«h to England to embirit for home. The Austrian government lias sent n special train with 300 Americana from Carlsbad Into Germany enrouio to flollland. Others are moving Into Italy, France Is doing Its utmost to bring Am. erlcans out from Switzerland. Three mure ships will leave Italian ports between tomorrow and .any In September with a total capacity of J,- 414. The American charge In :4t Pe tersburg reports nearly all Americans have left Russia. Ambassador Heriek Paris, 12:20 p. m. Ambassador Her rick spent today at the foreign office ar ranging for special trains for Americans "DAY OF BAD NEWS AND WE FEAR MORE TO FOLLOW"-GREAT BRITAIN MUST DOGGEDLY FACE OUTLOOK London, 12:35 p. m. —"Yesterday wan a flay of bad now* and we fear more muit follow," the London Tlmea says today In an editorial on tho fall of Namur. “In the flrat phase of the great battle the Germans ap pear to have won ground all along the line eave In the area held by the ItrltUh. We were prepared for the ebb and flow of the conflict but not for the fall of Namur. "The (iermuiiM have not yet bur at their way through to France. We .have to remember that thin la only the flrat great encounter of a war which plainly la demined to be a lo ng one. "Whatever be the upshot, Great Britain and her alltea wilt face the outlook with dogged determination arul continue the war until the aptrlt of I‘ruaalan mllltlarlatn la rooted ou of Kurope. "Time flghta on the aide of the alllea. With the Germajia It la neck or nothing but the French and Kngllah have everything to gain by wag ing a delaying war. “Our ultimate aucceaa la certal n and we will never sheath our sword until Germuny haa been finally beaten to her kneea." , ’ _ , NOON EDITION front Switzerland to Paris and then from Purls to Havre. He Is making arrange ments also for two more French steam ers to take Americans home. He has sent to Pleasant A. Stovall, the Ameri can minister at Berne, and to American consuls In Switzerland, this telei|tam: ■'Arrangements have been made for 1,- 000 passengers to leave Genoa Wednes day, August 26; for 1.000 more on Thurs day, for 300 on Friday and 300 mwe on Saturday, ell probably with a reasonable amount of baggage. Especial Consideration. "These passengers must be made to understand that France Is at war and Paris under military law. The govern ment Is showing especial conalderation for Americans, not only in permitting them to traverse France tn such large numbers, but In providing them with transportation by land and sea when all means of transportation are required for mill I ary purposes. "Hence they must cheerfully do their port and most agree to go to desig nate dhotels In Paris and to sail by des ignated sleamshtp which will be regular ships of (he French trans-Atlantic line. Accommodations on these steumers will be assigned by an embassy committee and they must he accepted even If pas sengers are less comfortable and more crowded than In times of peace. "You must ussuTe yourself that ro person not an American citizen leaves on atiy special train from Paris. “Lists giving ttie full name, age ar.d profession and residence of each pas senger must be prepared under your au thority and accompany each train.”